The Right Fit: When Socially Anxious Individuals Gain the Most From Social Interactions
Social Psychological and Personality Science
Published online on February 10, 2026
Abstract
Social Psychological and Personality Science, Ahead of Print.
Social interactions are crucial for social connection and well-being, yet individuals differ in how much they benefit from them. This two-week experience sampling study (N= 157; 10,547 social interactions) explored how trait social anxiety shapes ...
Social interactions are crucial for social connection and well-being, yet individuals differ in how much they benefit from them. This two-week experience sampling study (N= 157; 10,547 social interactions) explored how trait social anxiety shapes ...